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April 12, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that would regulate Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, Delta 12 and other psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp. "This legislation is an effort to put guardrails on a current unregulated, unchecked, and dangerous industry," said Rep. Whitt. "And that is psychoactive cannabinoids known as Delta 8, Delta 9, and THC infused drinks." "We are putting these products under the purview of ABC (the Alcoholic Beverage Cont...
April 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Mondy the Inspector General released a report showing that there was no national security reason for Space Command to go to Colorado instead of Alabama and in fact making the base in Colorado adequate for Space Command will cost $100s of millions of dollars. Former President Joseph R. Biden (D) made the inexplicable decision purely on political grounds. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) issued a statement in response to the release of the Inspector Gener...
Diesel mechanic Draic Coakley is challenging Third Congressional District incumbent Mike Rogers in the 2026 Republican primary. Alabama Gazette lead reporter and content manager Brandon Moseley and Alabama Political Contributor publisher Christopher Peeks recently spoke to Coakley recently about his longshot bid for Congress on the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast. Even Coakley's family questioned why he was doing this initially. "When I first told my wife that I was planning to run, she...
April 15, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Senate concurred with House changes to the Teacher's workman's compensation bill. Presently Alabama teachers and education workers do not have workman's compensation insurance. This legislation would change that. Senate Bill 1 (SB1) is sponsored by state Senator Sam Givhan (R-Madison). "This is our PEEHIP workman's comp bill," said Sen. Givhan. "I want to thank everyone for their help on this bill. When people ask me why I am carrying this bill, I t...
April 21, 2025 – VATICAN CITY - The Vatican announced that Pope Francis passed away in the night at the age of 88 in his Vatican residence. Cardinal Kevin Joseph is the Vatican Chamberlain. "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," said Cardinal Farrell. "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to l...
The Indy Racing League will be in Alabama on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at the Barber Motorsports Park near Leeds in Jefferson County. This three-day event draws Indy racing league fans from across Alabama and beyond. The race itself will begin at 12 noon on Sunday. The race will be televised on NBC. 27 cars are expected to be in the field on Sunday. The teams were in Long Beach California last weekend. Motorsports has a long storied tradition in...
March 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the release of the "2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report," highlighting another banner year for Alabama's economy. The report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured $7 billion in new capital investments across 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians. Governor Ivey emphasized that these results reinforce Alabama's position as a premier destination for b...
March 20, 2025 – MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL. – Nationally known radio host and podcaster David Gornoski addressed the Gathering at Olexa's Tearoom in Mountain Brook. Gornoski is an evangelical Christian who believes that the U.S. should seek to be more Christlike and is skeptical of many of the institutions of the federal government and the corporate culture. "If you are waiting around for politicians to save your life you are not doing Jesus," said Gornoski. "We cannot stand here and wait around for...
March 20, 2029 – BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved the sale of the Hallmark Farms property in Warrior to the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation or AECC. That organization was formed by the state legislature and will oversee the development of the new agricultural center planned for the area. The County purchased the property in 2019 in a joint effort with the City of Warrior. The Hallmark Farm property in northern Jefferson County is right on I-65 n...
March 23, 2025 – CLEVELAND, OH. - The University of Alabama men's basketball team defeated number 15 seed Robert Morris 9o to 81 to advance to the field of 32 on Friday. The number two seeded Tide will play St. Mary's college on Sunday. Senior Guard Mark Sears had 22 points and ten assists in a masterful game that showcased both his abilities as a scorer and as the floor leader of the Tide. Mohamed Dioubate had 18 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Clifford Omoruyi did not miss a shot s...
March 21, 2025 – MILWAUKEE, WI - Troy University fell 57 to 76 to the Southeastern Conference's Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of the Midwest Regional of the NCAA tournament. Troy finishes the season with an impressive 23 and 11 finish including a Sunbelt Conference Tournament championship. Kentucky improves to 23 and 11 and advances to the field of 32. Kentucky jumped out to 35 to 27 lead after the first home; then won the second half 41 to 30 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Troy...
March 23, 2025 - LEXINGTON, KY – The Auburn University men's basketball team advanced into the Sweet 16 with a win over Creighton Freshman Guard Tahaad Petiford led the way for the Tiger with 23 points, six rebounds, and three assists off the bench. Senior Forward/Center Johnni Broome had 8 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks for the Tigers. Senior Guard Chad Baker-Mazara contributed 17 points, two rebounds, and an assist. Senior Point Guard Denver Jones had 15 points and 3 assists. Creighton led...
March 19, 2025 – MOUNTAIN BROOK – Ann Eubank, the director of the conservative Alabama Legislative Watchdogs – spoke to the Gathering – a conservative Christian group in the Mountain Brook area at Olexa's Tea room in Mountain Brook Village. "Our supermajority Republican legislators, they passed the VA reorganization bill (SB67) to make the VA commissioner a cabinet position because Mee Maw (Governor Kay Ivey) got mad." Kent Davis was fired as Commissioner and Governor Ivey has already appoint...
March 21, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act into law. This bill enhances the current law regarding the offense of impersonating a police officer. The Officer Impersonation Prevention Act was sponsored by state Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) and carried in the House by state Representative Ron Bolton (R-Northport). SB115 aso eliminates a loophole that could allow unqualified individuals to unlawfully serve as law enf...
March 20, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) addressed longstanding issues with inappropriate and indecent material being placed in children's sections of the library. Library Nancy Pack was fired, effective immediately. The board also passed sanctions against the Fairhope Public Library. Pack submitted her resignation to APLS board Chairman John Wahl effective September 1. Board member Amy Minton then made a motion that Pack be fired immediately. The Board ado...
March 20, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Senate passed a pharmacy benefit manager reform bill. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are third party businesses who handle the prescription drug plans for businesses. Senate Bill 252 (SB252) is sponsored by state Senator Billy Beasley (D-Clayton). SB252 is PBM reform legislation requested by the pharmacies. A pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) is a third-party administrator that negotiates costs and payments between drug manufacturers, pharmacies, a...
March 20, 2025 – PELL CITY, AL - Draic Coakley launched his campaign for Congress with an address to the St. Clair County Republican Party at their meeting in Pell City. Coakley is challenging incumbent Congressman Mike Rogers, who represents Alabama's Third Congressional District. Coakley is a diesel mechanic in Talladega County. Coakley dismissed Rogers as a "moderate" and declared that he was the far right candidate. Coakley said that Democrats are elect young far left candidates to Congress...
March 20, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL. – The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation that would limit foreign influence in Alabama election. House Bill 363 (HB363) is sponsored by State Representative Lomax (R-Huntsville). According to the synopsis, "This bill would prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to campaigns, ballot measures, political parties, or political action committees. This bill would also impose penalties for violations." Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R)...
March 19, 2025 - Author, grassroots Republican activist, and investigative journalist Terri LaPoint has announced that she is running for Congress in the Third Congressional District against longtime incumbent Mike Rogers (R-Saks). LaPoint confirmed to the Alabama Gazette that she is running in the Republican primary in 2026. LaPoint is a member of the St. Clair County Republican Party, is the current President of the Republican Women of Trussville, and is a leader in the Alabama Republican...
March 18, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would further lower the sales tax on groceries. House Bill 386 (HB386) is sponsored by state Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). Alabama has a four percent sales tax. While the state sales tax per se is not particularly harsh compared to other states, Alabama is one of the few states in the country to tax food. The Legislature addressed this issue a couple of years ago when they lowered the...
March 19, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, responded to press reports suggesting that the United States might soon change its entire combatant command structure, withdraw from NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) command structure, and cancel modernization plans for U.S. Forces Japan: "U.S. c...
March 19, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed bipartisan legislation that would ban devices that make handguns fire out all of their rounds in a burst on the pull of the trigger. Handguns come from the factory where there has to be a separate trigger pull for each bullet. So-called "Glock switches" are already illegal under federal law. This legislation makes it a state crime to be in possession of, manufacture, or distribute illegal Glock switches allowing district...
March 18, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL. – The Alabama Senate narrowly passed a bill that would allow as many as 200 inmates of the Alabama Department of Corrections to petition the court for a new sentencing hearing. Senate Bill 156 (SB156) is sponsored by state Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road). Barfoot explained that under existing law there are persons in the Alabama Department of Corrections who were sentenced under the 1980s-era Habitual Offender Sentencing Act. This bill would apply to "150 to...
March 18, 2025 – The Alabama Senate Government Affairs Committee gave a favorable report that would allow a new sheriff to retain all of the accrued cost of living increases of the former sheriff. House Bill 157 (HB157) is sponsored by state Representative Paul Lee (R-Dothan). "If you have a sheriff who has been there for years he has received cost of living raises over the years," explained Representative Lee. "If they retire or gets beat the new sheriff will not get the cost of living i...
On March 15, 44 B. C. the Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar was stabbed to death on the floor of the Senate by Brutus, Cassius, and several other Senators. Julius Caesar was one of the most consequential people who ever lived, and his assassination led to momentous changes for the Roman world that literally changed the course of human history. Rome had been a republic for centuries but the civil war between 83 and 82 B.C. changed Rome (already a slave state where violence and assassinati...
